Locks 'n Keys

Florence Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is why many customers pick from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your residence, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Florence Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide variety of locks, including:
Cylinder Rim Locks – Includes rim latches, cylinder drawback locks, cylinder nightlatches, APG locks, rim deadlocks, deadbolts and rollerbolts etc. Cylinder rim locks are available with a wide selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from outside with a reverse turn of the key. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock people indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a product selector for brass bodied padlocks, lever, cylinder, discus, laminated and combination padlocks, plus padbars, hasps and staples etc.
Cabinet and Camlocks- Includes cupboard locks, filing cabinet locks, camlocks and accessories, locker locks, box locks, till locks etc.
Door and Window – Includes metal/wooden window locks, door chains and bolts, multiple application locks, merchandisers etc.
Miscellaneous – includes bullet & shutter locks, parking posts, wheel clamps, gun cabinet locks, sae locks, vehicle locks, garage door handles etc.
Keyless Locks – Digital locks are very popular for access control systems. This allows users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most affordable and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or business that is not protected by an alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted burglaries committed on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Florence Keys

A locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys availble to choose from:
• Key cards
• Car keys
• Motorcycle key
• Master Key
• Magnetic card key
• Skeleton key
• Tubular keys
• Control keys
• Access keys
• Zeiss Key
• Double Sided keys
• House keys
• Paracentric key

A good locksmith will also perform a lot of services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different types of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Car Key – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are often found in motels and offices.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way these keys work. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key